Digital Switchover on Target
More than two-thirds of British TV viewers have already upgraded to digital, according to the latest figures released by broadcasting regulator Ofcom.
The latest Digital Progress Report (pdf download) shows that the number of digitally enabled sets - those linked via cable, satellite or digital terrestrial - has increased to 40.5 million. Ofcom estimates that there are 25.5 million main TV sets in homes across the UK, so the figures imply that many householders are in the process of upgrading the secondary sets in their homes.
Digital offers a more efficient and enjoyable televisual experience. It is less susceptible to reception problems, has more channels and can accommodate high definition picture quality.
The current digital terrestrial service is restricted to prevent it from interfering with the existing analogue terrestrial service. As the nationwide network of transmitters is switched over the gaps in digital coverage will be filled.
Viewers in Whitehaven have already gone digital, when the local transmitter was upgraded late last year.
The first regionwide implementation of the digital switchover (DSO) will take part in the ITV Border region over the next year. This will involve the upgrade of the Selkirk (Nov 2008), Caldbeck (June 2009), Kendal (June 2009) and Douglas (June 2009) transmitters.
DSO will be completed on the UK mainland by late 2012, with the Channel Islands following in early 2013.
It's reassuring to see that people have taken note of the need to go digital.
Further information about DSO can be found on the Digital UK website.
The latest Digital Progress Report (pdf download) shows that the number of digitally enabled sets - those linked via cable, satellite or digital terrestrial - has increased to 40.5 million. Ofcom estimates that there are 25.5 million main TV sets in homes across the UK, so the figures imply that many householders are in the process of upgrading the secondary sets in their homes.
Digital offers a more efficient and enjoyable televisual experience. It is less susceptible to reception problems, has more channels and can accommodate high definition picture quality.
The current digital terrestrial service is restricted to prevent it from interfering with the existing analogue terrestrial service. As the nationwide network of transmitters is switched over the gaps in digital coverage will be filled.
Viewers in Whitehaven have already gone digital, when the local transmitter was upgraded late last year.
The first regionwide implementation of the digital switchover (DSO) will take part in the ITV Border region over the next year. This will involve the upgrade of the Selkirk (Nov 2008), Caldbeck (June 2009), Kendal (June 2009) and Douglas (June 2009) transmitters.
DSO will be completed on the UK mainland by late 2012, with the Channel Islands following in early 2013.
It's reassuring to see that people have taken note of the need to go digital.
Further information about DSO can be found on the Digital UK website.
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